Patio & bifold door roller shutters in Swansea
If you are building an extension in Swansea, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
The box over a door in Swansea can be face-fixed, tucked under a soffit or built into an extension, and the survey shows which is possible.
If your address has a Swansea postcode, it falls within our West Glamorgan coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Gorseinon, Neath and Llanelli.
Options for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Swansea
The main choices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Swansea:
- ShadeSlotted laths let light through in the part-closed position.
- Single or splitOne curtain up to around 3,000 mm, or two on a centre post for wider openings.
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
Guide prices for Swansea
| Patio & bifold door roller shutters | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Patio or French door up to 2,400 mm wide, electric | £1,195 – £1,895 | £995 – £1,580 |
| Bifold or slider up to 3,600 mm wide, electric | £1,595 – £2,695 | £1,330 – £2,245 |
| Very wide opening split into two shutters | £2,495 – £3,995 | £2,080 – £3,330 |
Guide prices, per opening, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Swansea; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Swansea
Swansea is in Wales, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the county or county borough council, or a national park authority).
- Escape route: If the patio doors are a way out of the house, the shutter needs an inside control and a manual override.
- Electrics: Wired to BS 7671. Notifiable work in homes in England and Wales, such as a new circuit, is self-certified by a competent person scheme electrician or notified to building control.
- Planning: Rear shutters are less visible, but listed buildings and conservation areas can still need consent.
How it works in Swansea
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about patio & bifold door roller shutters in Swansea
Can the headbox be hidden?
On new extensions it can be built into the roof edge or behind a fascia. On existing houses it is fitted neatly under the lintel and colour-matched.
How much do patio door shutters cost?
Most patio and French doors are £1,195–£1,895 including VAT, electric, supplied and fitted. Wide bifolds cost more; you get a fixed price after survey.
Do you cover Swansea?
Yes. Swansea and the city's postcode districts are part of our coverage across West Glamorgan.
Is the survey free in Swansea?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Swansea are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.